Maggie Hassan

Margaret Hassan (27 February 1958-) was Governor of New Hampshire (D) from 3 January 2013 to 3 January 2017, succeeding John Lynch and preceding Chris Sununu, and a member of the US Senate from New Hampshire from 3 January 2017, succeeding Kelly Ayotte.

Biography
Margaret Wood was born in Boston, Massachusetts on 27 February 1958, and she graduated from Brown University and the Northeastern University School of Law. She graduated from law school in 1985 before becoming an attorney and healthcare executive, and the Democratic Party recruited her to run for the New Hampshire Senate in 2002. From 2004 to 2010, she served in the State Senate, interrupting Russell Prescott's two terms in office. In 2012, she was elected Governor of New Hampshire, and she was known for her rare support of pro-gun laws. Hassan was elected to the US Senate in 2017, succeeding Kelly Ayotte.